Yorktown High School

2025-2026

Welcome Back!

A Few Words from Principal DeGennaro

School Counseling Team:

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Lauren Calman, School Counselor

Kathrene Genovese, School Counselor

Erin Fink, School Counselor

Tanya Fridovich, School Counselor

Eric Levine, School Counselor

Michelle Snyder, School Counselor

Timothy Sullivan, School Counselor

Marissa Warren, School Counselor

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Clinical Team:

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Justine DiGregorio, Social Worker

Marissa Faulkner, Social Worker

Kiara Loughran, Student Assistance Counselor

Jessica Mackenzie, School Psychologist

Ponnu Varghese- John, Social Worker

Rebecca Wellington, School Psychologist

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Student Support

Mindfulness Room: Room 164

Periods 3-6

YHS Admin Structure

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• In accordance with the NYS Internet-Enabled Device Restrictions and Board Policy 5695, the use of internet-enabled devices, including smartphones, tablets, smartwatches and similar devices is not permitted during the instructional day unless a teacher or an administrator has given direct permission.
• This includes 9th period!
• All such devices should be stored in a student’s backpack or locker.

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Internet Enabled Device Policy

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Internet Enabled Device Policy

• Any devices seen in use or out in classrooms, hallways, or other school areas without permission will be confiscated by a YHS staff member and given to the appropriate Assistant Principal.
• Ms. Criscione-McCombs (9 and 11)
• Ms. Garrette (10 and 12)
• 1st violation: device will be confiscated and returned at the end of the school day.
• 2nd violation: parent or guardian picking up the device at the end of the school day.
• Subsequent violations may result in additional consequences being issued that are in line with the District Code of Conduct.

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To ensure a respectful, focused, and distraction-free learning environment, the YCSD Cell Phone Policy will be enforced in class as follows:

• All internet-enabled devices (including cell phones and smartwatches) must be kept in your bag from bell to bell during the academic period. No cell phones, smartwatches, or electronic devices should be kept on your person (e.g., in pockets, hands, or clothing). If you do not have a bag, the device must be kept in your locker.
• Unless specifically instructed otherwise, internet-enabled devices may not be used at any time during class activities, transitions, downtime, or bathroom breaks.
• There will be a zero tolerance policy in place. If any internet-enabled device is seen, it will be confiscated, given to the grade-level administrator, and returned at the end of the school day. A second violation will require a parent/guardian to come in and pick up the device.
• Failure to turn over the device willingly will result in immediate contact with the grade-level administrator and will be considered an act of insubordination.
• There will be an escalating set of consequences for repeated violations of this policy.

What is the Dignity for All Students Act?

• Yorktown High School does not tolerate the bullying, harassment, or discrimination against any student or adult that works in the building.

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• The Dignity for All Students ACT (DASA) applies within a school, on school grounds, on a school bus, or during any school sponsored event or activity regardless of the time of day.

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Yorktown High School and New York State law prohibit the bullying, harassment, and/or discrimination of, or against, anyone based upon the victim’s race, color, weight, nationality or national origin, ethnicity, religious practice or beliefs, disability, sexual orientation/preference, gender/gender identity or sex.

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• This includes saying or doing anything in person, online, or in any other way that would be considered bullying, harassment, or discrimination.

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Bullying

• The use of superior strength/influence to intimidate or humiliate someone, typically to force the victim to do what the bully wants.

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Harassment

• Creating a situation in which a person(s) is (are) verbally threatened, intimidated, humiliated, or abused in any way that:
• Negatively affects the victim’s mental, physical, or emotional well being
• Causes the victim to fear for his or her personal safety.
• Interferes with the victim’s educational performance, opportunities, or benefits.

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Discrimination

• The unjust, prejudicial, unfair, or unequal treatment of different categories (types) of people.

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Attendance & Passes

• Coming to school every day is very important you should be here everyday.
• Guardians need to call in advance to let us know you will be out.
• You should also Stay and be Present in Class.
• No walking in the halls after the first five minutes or last five minutes of the period without a pass.
• Get a library pass if you would like to go to the library during your lunch period.
• Students will not be allowed to walk back and forth without one.

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Lateness

• If you arrive late to school you will be issued a late pass and should serve detention that day.
• Detention is in the writing center.
• Please speak to Mr. Owens or your grade level Assistant Principal if there is an issue.
• Lateness can be excused if Parents/Guardians call into the school.
• Must be an excused reason.
• Excessive lateness can result in seniors losing the YCSD parking spot.

YHS Expectations

• Unless you are staying for an activity or extra help with a teacher, students are expected to leave the building after 8th period.
• There is now a 9th period bus.
• Do Not congregate in the bathrooms.
• No groups of 3 or more.
• Act appropriately in large space like the Cafeteria and Library.
• No yelling and screaming.
• No food in the library

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Other Important News

• Make sure you and your family review the Code of Conduct at the start of every school year.
• If you have anything going on during the school day and need support reach out to your counselor first.
• The restrooms by the cafeteria are under construction so use the restrooms near the Social Studies Office.
• Locker Rooms are locked from 1st to 8th period.
• Seniors if your car is not registered with the school it is subject to be towed.
• This includes the C-lot
• Grade level lunches will continue this year.
• 9th: 4th period
• 10th: 5th period
• 11th: 6th period

Thank you for your attention.

Let’s have a great year!